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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.49, 840.75 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.49, 840.75 and 149.62 is: 224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.49 : 840.75 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.49/840.75 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.49x = 840.75 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.49x = 125,792.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,792.27/560.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.43

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